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Flu a handshake away, state chief of health warns

By Seth Blomeley

Posted: September 18, 2009 at 5:44 a.m.

State Health Department Director Paul Halverson offered some advice Thursday tailored for legislators and others who frequently shake hands.

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Northwest Arkansas, Pages 11, 16 on 09/18/2009

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